'Birthright bump' in attachment to Israel
Here's evidence that Birthright is having a positive effect on young American Jews' attachment to Israel.Youngest Adults Show Evidence of a Birthright Bump in Attachment to Israel Along with Decreased Relative Trust in Israel
Attached to Israel Index:
1) Considers self pro-Israel to a great extent
2) Feels very emotionally attached to Israel
A positive answer to each question is worth 50 points on the Index
What will Peter Beinart say? Read the whole thing.
Labels: American Jews, Birthright Israel alumni
posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ 7:10 PM
1 Comments:
I knew this! Even younger kids get this from going to Israel. Even adults (Jewish or not) get this from going to Israel. Because seeing the actual set up on the ground, from north to south, to east, to west... shows the tiny size, the lovely society, and the raging lies that the media has instilled. Making friends that the internet now allows us to keep for years and years. I wish there were more "stay with a family" programs. There are programs where high school or college kids go for a semester or something, but when I looked into it, it seems like most of them are having all the visiting kids staying in a separate dorm or something. I stayed with a family in Guadalajara for a 6-week summer program during college and it has forever shaped my admiration (and some topics of non-admiration) for Mexico. Not just being there, but being with that family. Anyway, keep up the good work, Birthright!!!
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